Pill Bottle Cotton

Should you toss that cotton that comes in a bottle of pain reliever?

You know that cotton in a bottle of pain reliever that you have to dig and pinch at to get to the pills? Go ahead and throw it out. It's only in there to protect the pills during shipping. And don't just jam it over to the side, take it all the way out. That cotton absorbs moisture once the bottle has been opened and can damage the goods.

We should also avoid keeping our pills in the bathroom. The temperature and humidity changes in there can make them sweat and melt. It's best to keep them in a cool dry place.